It was early spring in DC. While my love life was hardly what I would call "on the skids", it had been lackluster as of late. One would naturally assume that the night club scene would be a meat market. To a great extent, it is. Night after night I went to various spots. My friends had gotten into the habit of telling me during this period that I was too picky or that I just needed a good romp to get out of my funk. I would laugh it off. True, I could have probably gotten laid whenever I wanted. The truth is that I wanted something fantastic, something that filled my needs spiritually as well as physically. It doesn't have to be great sex in order to have that type of connection either. For about two weeks, I became a hermit. I had plenty of toys to keep myself entertained but let's be honest, there is no substitute for a warm-blooded human being grasping for you as you grind against one another into ecstatic bliss.
I admit it wasn't bad at first, but at the end of two weeks I had full blown cabin fever. I itched for sex. Needed to have that contact.
One Saturday morning, I decided enough was enough. I just had to get out and go somewhere. I figured a short road trip would do me some good. I was driving along the interstate when I saw the signs for a nature preserve. It might be nice to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air, I thought. The place had several trails open, but I decided on the one that wrapped around the lake. The park ranger told me to be careful of snakes and to watch for the big spider webs that were along the paths. I was suddenly very glad that I had dressed in jeans and hiking boots before leaving the house.
The park was beautiful with the canopy of deep green leaves covering the walkway. There is nothing quite like spring to get spirits and libidos racing. Still, I found it quite peaceful. The breezy air was quite refreshing, a far cry from the nearby stale and polluted version of it within the Capital. The only sounds I heard were from the birds and squirrels. It was such a change from the loud bustle of the city streets at home. I made my way down to the lake and found myself a nice shady spot to sit back, relax, and watch the wildlife. The sounds of nature had nearly lulled me to sleep when I heard the sound of footsteps.
My eyes opened to see the figure of a stunning woman coming towards me. My heart skipped the proverbial beat as I took in her beauty. She was taller than me and lean, very athletic. Her long blond hair hung in a loose braid, swaying from side to side as she walked. Her hiking boots and outdoor attire, complete with khaki shorts and white cotton button up shirt, hinted that she was probably a regular on these types of outings. She looked as if she were heading out on an expedition to some exotic location.
"Oh, hi. I didn't mean to disturb you," she said.
"No, you didn't. My name is Angelica." I waved casually.
And just like that, I was hooked. I just couldn't let her getaway. "You can join me if you like."
"Sure. I'm Kara."
She plopped her backpack on the ground beside me and the two of us fell into easy conversation. I had just met this woman and we were talking like we'd known each other for years. It turned out she was in a similar if not the same boat as me, tired of the dating scene. She, too, was a recent convert to the hermit lifestyle. I had asked what bars she had hung out at and I recognized the names as some of the same lesbian clubs I had frequented. How could I have missed this stunning woman as many times as I had been in those places?
We shared a few laughs about those clubs and the other regulars, pointing out their various quirks. We even tried our hand at mimicking some of the patrons and the bartenders. As she tilted her back to laugh, I was drawn to the way her neck arched. Sensuous in every conceivable way, my mind began to drift to other paths.
I couldn't help but fantasize about the hot sex we could have had if we had hooked up at one of those bars. I could almost taste her lush lips and feel her breasts in my hands. My pussy dampened at the thought and I was overcome with a need to take her in my arms and make my daydreams a reality, but I managed to restrain myself. I wasn't certain, but from the look on her face it seemed Kara might be having the same deliciously naughty thoughts. Suddenly, she turned away as if afraid she might have been too forward in some way.
For the first time, there was an awkward silence between us. My heart was pounding within my chest at this point and I desperately wanted to make a move. I should have. For the life of me, I did not know why I hadn't yet. I mean, wasn't open boldness a trait I possessed an abundance of? She broke the seconds of silence with a smile and I began to long for those lips as they parted and formed words.
"Are you hungry? I have some snacks if you are," she asked, taking her eyes off of me while reaching for her satchel.
Her words shook me from my erotic reverie. I was hungry, but not for food. I wanted Kara.